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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.06, 10,299.09 and 4,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.06, 10,299.09 and 4,277.48 is: 5,903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.06 : 10,299.09 = 4,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.06/10,299.09 = 4,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.06x = 10,299.09 × 4,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.06x = 44,054,212.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,212.59/7,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.76

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